This was originally the home of Sarah Macomb, a widow who lived here
with her young daughter.

Around 1799 she took in her 17 year old nephew, Alexander Macomb,
(1782-1841) who lived with her while he attended Newark Academy.

In 1803 he married his cousin Catharine and they continued to live
here while he pursued his military career.

He later remarried:

Married: Maj. Gen. Alexander Macomb of the U.S. Army and Mrs. Harriet B.
Wilson Balch, daughter of the
Rev. Dr. Balch, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, May 2,
1826, by the Rev. Mr. McCormick.